Podcast
The Globalist
Hosted by Monocle · EN
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine?
2d ago00:58:53Summary readyThere are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry, chef behind Michelin-starred Brat, on bringing his food to the skies. And: we look at our summer newspaper ‘Med, Mountains & More’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryIs Ukraine’s ‘drone diplomacy’ enough to keep Europe’s full support?
3d ago00:59:00Summary readyUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announces multiple drone deals as Russia steps up attacks. Then: South Korea plans a new train to the North. Plus: Myanmar’s club scene, luxury hotel refurbishments and music from Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe EU praises Spain for its ‘immediate and efficient’ response to the Ceuta migrant crisis
4d ago00:58:59Summary readyEU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan’s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS singer Luisa Matsushita See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryZambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test
5d ago00:56:42Summary readyZambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what’s at stake for one of Africa’s leading copper producers and consider whether the country’s economic turnaround will secure him another term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryHow is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?
6d ago01:00:50Summary readyThe Middle East is undergoing dramatic change; we explore how this is reshaping global aviation. Then: Friedrich Merz faces trouble; Copenhagen Fashion Week; and Italian-Palestinian popstar Tä ra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWho are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?
1w ago01:02:40Summary readyOur guide to the latest earnings in the luxury sector and what they mean for the global economy. Then: newspapers from Asia, Europe’s busiest travel week, the continued rise of golden visas, and ‘Med, Mountains & More’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a blaze
1w ago00:58:59Summary readyBest-selling author Daisy Goodwin recounts the lasting impact of losing a home to a fire, as we check in from Bordeaux. Plus: Has Saudi Arabia officially entered the US-Iran conflict? And: Sweden’s new security architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryFrance wildfires: Bordeaux region on alert as flames rage across Gironde
2w ago00:57:51Summary readyWe report from Bordeaux, where wildfires continue to rage as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. Plus: the latest on the earthquake in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryFriendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks in Washington
2w ago00:58:26Summary readyThe US president and the Israeli prime minister prepare for talks in Washington. Then: why it’s good to follow Andy Burnham’s example and buy British. Plus: why has a Chinese film about Taiwan been made but never screened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUS-Iran war cools but for how long?
2w ago01:03:21Summary readyWashington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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